SOME of the UK’s best amateur athletes will descend on Llyn this summer to take part in a new race which is primed to become a key annual event.

The inaugural Abersoch 10K Beach Race will take place on a stunning course that over looks Cardigan Bay on Saturday, June 6.

The 6.2 mile run will be held to raise money for the Together Trust, a charitable organisation operating in the north of England and North Wales providing care, education, support and improved life opportunities for young people in need.

The 10k is being organised by Abersoch-based events company, the Sensation Group, who also organise Wakestock and publish the Abersoch magazine.

With a prize fund around the £1,000 mark, organisers hope to attract a significant number of runners.

There are only 500 entries for the first year, with an official party planned after the race.

The event will also host “a more forgiving” 3k race which is designed for the more recreational runner.

The 10k course starts on Abersoch beach, taking in the mile-long stretch of beach both as the start and finishing straight.

The course moves inland up a short steep gravel track before heading to Porth Tocyn and Sarn Bach before sweeping back to Abersoch.

Organiser Mark Durston said: “We feel this is an event that we are confident will run smoothly and professionally and will appeal to all ages and running standards.

“All funds raised from the Abersoch 10k and 3k Beach Race will be used to give children, young people and adults at the Together Trust the opportunity to experience North West Wales and take part in outward bound and sporting activities in the area.

“We have also partnered up with Running Free Magazine, as well as industry leading timing facility ChampionChip, provided by Bangor based company TDL Ltd, who manage the timing of some of the countries leading running events.”

Enter the Beach Race online or by requesting an entry form.

Full details of the Abersoch 10K and 3K Beach Race can be found at www.abersoch10k.com or by calling (01758) 710011.